Phil Hughes is in critical condition after being knocked out by a bouncer while batting for South Australia in a Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at the SCG. The delivery was bowled by Sean Abbott.

A medical helicopter landed at the SCG to allow expert medical staff to assist Hughes.

Hughes was one of a number of batsmen in line for a possible Test recall following reports that Australian captain Michael Clarke had been ruled out of the first Test against India at the Gabba.